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Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Preoperative for a travel nursing job in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Preoperative
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/02/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
nPre-Op Registered Nurse in Chattanooga, TN. This position entails preparing surgical patients for procedures and providing phase 2 recovery in a busy hospital unit. The role offers an excellent opportunity to work with a dedicated team utilizing advanced equipment and technology.
nJob Details
nnLocation: Chattanooga, TN
nSpecialty: Pre-Operative (Pre Op) Registered Nurse
nShift: Days, with schedules including 3-12 hour shifts or 4-10 hour shifts; shift start times typically range from 5:30 am to 7:00 am.
nSchedule: 36 hours per week, minimum of 36 hours.
nRequired Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS, PALS; graduate of accredited nursing program; current RN license in state of Tennessee; at least 1 year of experience in pre-op or holding areas, or surgical recovery; experience with IV starts, moderate sedation, getting surgical patients ready for surgery, and providing phase 2 recovery.
nAdditional Information: Must possess skills in IV starts, moderate sedation; experienced with nerve blocks, arterial lines, central lines, Swan-Ganz catheters; capable of working within unit-specific policies and guidelines.
nPreferred Qualifications: Experience with advanced procedures performed on the unit, such as nerve blocks or arterial lines.
nSubmit applications with relevant certifications.
n nBenefits
nThe benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
nnPrivate housing or generous housing allowance
nComprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
nDependent health insurance with prescription coverage
nCompetitive salaries
nReferral bonuses
nTravel reimbursement
n401(k) retirement plan
nDirect deposit/free checking
nUnlimited free CE credits
n Cross Country Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Pre Op Registered Nurses
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
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Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Worksite address
chattanooga, TN, 37450, US
Who can apply
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